MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,108 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak engine ()
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Front registration plate deteriorated and delaminated (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak engine ()
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine covers fitted
items removed from drivers view
under trays fitted
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp corroded (7.1.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine covers fitted
items removed from drivers view
under trays fitted
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
center exhaust mounting corroded and broken
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
center exhaust mounting corroded and broken
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
exhaust heat shield insecure
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YD02 SHX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 87,998 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD02 SHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was YD02 SHX registered?
YD02 SHX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2002.
Is YD02 SHX safe to buy?
The MOT history for YD02 SHX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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